by Robert Klemko, USA TODAY Sports

by Robert Klemko, USA TODAY Sports

BALTIMORE -- Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Dez Bryant says pass interference should have been called against the Baltimore Ravens on the potential game-tying two-point conversion pass which glanced off his hands.

The man who was covering him, Ravens cornerback Cary Williams, says the 23-year old Bryant needs to "be a man."

"I felt like it was a P.I. My opinion," said Bryant, visibly upset after a 31-29 loss which dropped Dallas to 2-3. "Not saying I couldn't catch it, because I feel like I can make difficult catches. But I feel like he put his arm around me. I haven't seen the play yet. But it wasn't called."

The play came after a Bryant touchdown catch against Williams with 32 seconds left on the clock, which pulled the Cowboys within two points of tying the game.

Told of Bryant's claims, Williams, 27, was both surprised and amused.

"I see it as good defense, man," Williams told USA TODAY Sports. "Dez is a great player, but it wasn't pass interference. It's two players going at it. And the referees let it happen. It is what it is, man. I didn't get my hand in there early, he just needed to catch the ball. I was able to make the play and he didn't. Kudos to me.

"He needs to step up and be a man. You can't be a baby about stuff. You've got to man up. It's one on one. Mano-a-mano. I got you. Sometimes you're going to win. Sometimes you're going to lose.

"You've just got to be a man and accept responsibility, give credit where credit is due. If it was me I'd say, you know what, he made the play and I didn't. Bottom line. Don't complain and look for a flag, man."

Williams added that he respects Bryant and he believes the wide receiver has "huge upside." He congratulated Bryant on beating him for a touchdown on the play previous to the two-point try.

"It was a great catch," Williams said. "Hats off to him on that play. He made it a game. ... I wish him the best in his future endeavors and future games this season."